Tom McCormack is a human centered career coach and fellow podcast host of Work Ethics. In this episode, Nadia and Tom discuss weighty topics like the ethics surrounding the impact and regulation of AI, how to approach ethics questions around the work you’re doing, and how to figure out if a potential employer is ethically aligned with your values and beliefs.  

Here’s a look at our discussion:

• 1:00 : Considerations around AI ethics & regulation

• 18:00 : How AI will impact the design industry and careers

• 33:00 : The ethics of designing products that automate jobs & how to address those kinds of questions in your workplace

• 44:00 : Trusting your gut: how to discover if there is ethical alignment between you and a future employer

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Tom's LinkedIn Profile

• Work Ethics Podcast

• Disconnect Newsletter by Paris Marx

• Ezra Klein Show Podcast Episode: How China Went From Economic Superstar to Faltering Giant

Radu Vucea is a seasoned design leader & mentor. After spending much of his career working in design for large organizations like Adobe and Fitbit, Radu pivoted to founding his own design studio, Ixperi, as well as his own bootcamp training & mentorship program, Mento Design Academy. In this episode, you’ll learn about Radu’s career trajectory, why he became a founder, and more. 

Here’s a look at our discussion:

• 1:00 : Radu’s background, career trajectory, and what he is currently working on

• 7:00 : The management style at Radu’s design studio, Ixperi

• 11:00 : Operating with trust as a design manager, and how Radu approaches hiring

• 25:00 : How Radu went from a design leader to owning & running his own design businesses

• 39:00 : Radu’s bootcamp program, Mento Design Academy, how it started, and who it serves

• 50:00 : How to learn more & get in touch with Radu, Ixperi, Mento Design Academy

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Ixperi Design Studio

• Mento Design Academy

• Radu’s LinkedIn Profile

Jonah McLachlan, Producer & Mentor of the UX Energy Mentoring podcast, newsletter, & mentoring platform, joins us on today’s episode. Nadia and Jonah talk all about managers in this episode - how to work well together, make sure you’re getting the most out of your managers, and the most important qualities to look for in your next manager.  

Here’s a look at our discussion:

• 1:00 : The impact of good managers on employee happiness and turnover

• 7:00 : How to help your manager manage you well in your job and the impact of diversity and inclusion on management tactics 

• 17:00 : Trust & openness as cornerstones of management

• 27:00 : The give and take of manager/employee recognition and empowerment

• 34:00 : How to get in touch with Jonah

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Jonah's LinkedIn Profile

• Jonah’s Twitter

• UX Energy Mentoring

• Good Boss vs. Bad Boss Infographic

• Book: How to Win Friends and Influence People by dale Carnegie